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Sexual assault stuns campus and neighbors

by Brian Parker Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday September 20th, at approximately 7:45am a young woman parked her car near 6 Schussler Road and began walking on the sidewalk towards Institute Road. She was immediately pulled through a hedge area near 6 Schussler Road and was sexually assaulted.

She gave the following descrip­ tion on her assailant: black male, 6 feet - 2 inches tall, 300 + pounds, approximately 30 years of age, bald head, tattoo of a cross on his left forearm, wearing blue jeans and a short sleeve shirt. The suspect fled the area on foot, through back yards

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As it is not know if the suspect will and W P I Police are available to all towards West Street. act again it is advisable to be aware students, regardless of their location The incident was reported to the of your surroundings and to know on or off campus. Both of these Worcester Police Department and the location of the emergency phones services have become more and more there is enough evidence to corrobo­ on campus. One should also rate the woman’s story. It try to stay in open areas and is not known if a weapon away from shrubs, as attack­ was used during the at­ "Stud ents should tra ve l in groups and stay ers often repeat a method of tack. in w ell traveled areas, sometimes il is a good operation.

The fact that this oc­ Chief Hanlon also pointed idea not to take the shortest route to yo u r curred in broad daylight is out that there are personal shocking and W P I Police d estin atio n. " alarms available for approxi­ Chief Hanlon gives the fol­ -( h ie j H anlo n, H /*/ P o lice mately $ 12 to $20 that have a lowing advice. “ Students panic button and they make a should travel in groups and lot of noise which gets atten­ stay in well traveled ar­ tion. Whistles are also a good idea to popular in the past few years, as 3 eas, sometimes it is a good idea not carry in case of an emergency. One years ago approximately 250 escorts to take the shortest route to your should also be careful to secure their were completed per year and cur­ destination.” living area, whether it is the dorm or rently the number is closer to 2000.

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an off-campus apartment.

In response to the attack, both W PD and W P I Police have stepped up their patrols in and around the campus area. The police are asking that everyone be aware of this crime of opportunity and to alter their be­ haviors in such a way that it will not happen again.

The escort service can be accessed by calling 831-5433 or 5270 and suspicious persons, vehicles or ac­ tivity should be reported to the po­ lice by calling W P D at 911 or W P I Police at 831-5433. If you have any information concerning this crime, you are requested to contact the W PD Detective Bureau (799-8651) and confidentiality is assured.

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26,, 1995 ^ V o l uVolume m e Twenty-three Twenty-three,, Number Nineteen Tuesday, September 26

Two more days until Sacco’s big trip!

by Brian Parker Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, September 28, from 7:00am until the launch itself, members of the W PI community will gather in Alden Memorial to watch Chemical Engineering Professor Albert Sacco Jr. lift-off on the space shunle Columbia The orbiter is scheduled to launch at 9:35am and the mission is to have a duration of 15 days, 21 hours and 54 minutes, bringing Sacco and his crewmates back to earth at 7:30am on October 14.

The second United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) Spaceiab mission will be the centerpiece of the STS-73 space shuttle flight, as it combines the efforts of the U.S. govern­ ment, universities and industry “ to push back the frontiers of science and tech­ nology in microgravity.” Some of the experiments being carried on the USML2 payload were suggested by the results of the first U SM L mission that flew aboard Columbia in 1992 during mis­ sion STS-50. The USML-1 mission provided new insights into theoretical models of fluid physics, the role of grav­ ity in combustion and flame spreading, and how gravity affects the formation of semiconductor crystals. It is also con­ sidered to have been one of the most successful NASA science missions.

The experiments being carried as part

of the USML-2 payload cover a variety of scientific disciplines including fluid physics, materials science, biotechnol­ ogy and combustion science. Also dur­ ing the mission, students at four sites will interact with Columbia’s astronauts to discuss and compare onboard microgravity experiments with similar ground-based experiments. The goal is to involve students as participants in Shuttle investigations in an effort to gen­ erate excitement in physical science and chemistry. Students at South High School in Worcester were selected to participate in the second live downlink, which is scheduled for the 13th day of the flight and they will discuss fluid experiments.

The flight will be the 18th flight of space shuttle Columbia and the 72nd flight of the space shuttle system. The USML-2 experiment racks are housed in a 23-foot Spaceiab module inside the shuttle’s cargo bay. The laboratory is pressurized, which will allow “ research­ ers to work in their shirtsleeves.. and it is furnished with much of the same kind of equipment that they would use in their labs back home.”

Materials science research in the crys­ tal growth furnace and zeolite crystal growth experiment will increase insight into the relationships between the struc­ ture, processing and properties of mate­ rials. Mixtures that separate on Earth because of different component densi­

ties can be evenly mixed and processed in microgravity.

Dr. Sacco will continue a series of experiments investigating the formation of zeolite crystals, which are widely used in the chemical process industry as filters, catalysts for reactions and purifi­ ers. Zeolitescan act as “molecular sieves” to separate out specific molecules from solutions. They also are used in life support systems, petroleum refining, waste management and in the biomedi­ cal field for purification of fluids. By using the Zeolite Crystal Growth (ZCG) furnace, it is hoped that a better under­ standing can be gained of the structure of the crystals, through growing large, near perfect crystals in microgravity.

Forty-four zeolite sample containers (autoclaves) will be processed during the mission. Each container will be loaded with two solutions - one alumi­ num-based and one silicone-based. A crew member will mix the solutions in orbit by turning a screw inside each separate sample container. The contain­ ers will then be placed in the ZCG fur­ nace where they will be heated, allowing crystallization to begin.

ZCG flew forthe first time on USML1 and results from that flight indicate that crystals whose nucleation and growth were controlled from the onset of the experiment achieved a higher degree of crystal perfection than any crystals proSee Sacco, continued on page 3

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What’s new in WPI Theater

Class of 1996 got their goat

by Jesse Parent Class o f 1996 It was early Monday morning when six members of the senior class got to­ gether with the intention of stealing the Goat’s Head trophy. The news was out.

The original Goat’s Head had been re­ cast, and while the old one was to be retired and kept for its historical value, the newly cast version was planned to be recirculated into the W PI community in the hopes of reviving the Goat’s Head tradition in a safe and fun manner. That was our plan, too... but the difference was that it would be from us, the stu­ dents, and not the administration.

The man (we’ll call him Gompei) who was bringing the pair of goats was due for a meeting in Higgins House at approximately 9AM, and that’s where we waited for him. One member of our

class was waiting in the parking lot, another in a bush by the door, while the rest waited in the getaway car. It was the perfect plan... we hoped.

At 8:55AM, Gompei arrived in his car with the brazen pair. Our man in the parking lot saw him and rushed to his car, knowing that the two would be in his back seat, and attempted to open the passenger side rear door. It was locked.

Gompei just looked inquisitively at our classmate, who sighed and left. The classmate in the bushes had gotten para­ noid and went inside to make sure Gompei hadn’t somehow snuck in, and then waited at the front door for him.

Two of the seniors who were wait­ ing in the getaway car saw Gompei pull in and went up to watch the stealing, but the original two were nowhere to be found. So, when Gompei crossed the parking lot, a goat under each arm, the

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new pair seized the opportunity... and the goats. With one member of our class on each goat, Gompei had no chance to hold on as they grabbed them and ran to the car, leaving Gompei unharmed but clearly flustered at the kid-napping (kid, goat... get it?!?).

Out of respect for the traditions of the school, we returned the old one so that it could be safely stored away, but the new one was to be introduced at Homecoming by our class (look for that, boys and girls). So the old goat was returned, but not necessarily as it was. It had gained an addition of a “9” and a “ 6” , etched triumpantly on each butt cheek.

If any members of the class of ’96 have some ideas for creative ways to “ show” the goat (perhaps at Homecom­ ing), please email those ideas to briank@wpi.edu.

The Drama and Theater division of W P I’s Humanities and Arts Depart­ ment is expanding its scope. No longer is it simply a place for people to explore their theatrical interests. It is now a place where students can develop those interests into a career (with a little help from other departments). Admittedly, there is not yet an isolated “Theater Technology” major, but students can find ways to focus their studies in the­ ater tech. It is hoped that interest in theater tech will continue and grow with the development of new courses, and that the near future will see a full theater technology program at WPI. There are several ways to get “the­ ater technology” as a major. There is a Theater Technology Double Major, where a technology major is expanded upon by an extra focus on theater. A student could also create a theater tech­

nology major through the Interdiscipli­ nary and Global Studies Department (IGSD). There aren’t enough classes yet for the Humanities and Arts De­ partment to offer its own major in the­ ater technology, but by working through the IGSD a major is formed by combin­ ing theater and other technical classes.

A third way to focus on theater technol­ ogy is to go through the Humanities and Arts Department as a Humanities Literature major with a focus in theater tech.

After only one year of offering these different routes into theater technol­ ogy, there are already five students working to graduate in that field ( 3 double majors, 1 Humanities Litera­ ture major, and 1 Interdisciplinary major). Theater and Drama Professor Susan Vick is very impressed with the turnout so far, and says that it is “ pretty phenomenal” to have gained so much interest in such a new program. Of See Theater, continued on page 2

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Operation Daring Plunge

by Captain Ed Danek Class of ‘87 Every fall the Military Science Department begins the new school year with a rappelling event at Leominster State Forest 40 minutes north of Worcester. The department challenges both the public and its cadets by daring them tojump off 50 and 70 foot rock faces more commonly called Crow Hill. 1have been fortunate to participate in Operation Daring Plunge both as a cadet in the mid 1980s and now as a member of the Military Science Department. We at the Military Science Department enjoy showing people within the W PI community how the Army and ROTC can teach our students to become confident and active individuals working together as part of a big leam.

Our senior cadets of the ROTC program plan and run the whole operation. Thanks to E-mail, this year many students and people from the WPI community dared to take the plunge. To give you an idea of what everyone did, read on.

On Saturday 9 September at 0630 in the morn­ ing over 60 cadets, students, faculty and employ­ ees of W PI were lined up outside the W PI Army ROTC supply room. With some confusion, en­ ergy and a short wait, senior ROTC cadets issued the infamous Swiss seat rope, helmet, and addi­ tional Army gear to everyone. Upon arrival at Leominster State Forest, the senior cadets pro­ vided breakfast, donuts, coffee, and juice to ev­ eryone while Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lindberg, the Military Science Department Head, forewarned the future rappelers of the hazards of this outdoor activity and the precautions the Army takes in order to make this event as safe as possible.

Cadets then divided the future rappelers into two groups. The inexperienced group walked along a pond and stopped at a secluded bay with a steep embankment. Here senior cadets taught the group how to traverse a 100 foot long rope bridge across the bay. The building and traversing of this rope bridge requires specialized training and physical coordination. Many may testify to this as they fell into the cold water below. As one faculty member said “The cadets and younger students make it look so easy.”

The second group, of experienced rappelers, proceeded first to the main event. They climbed 400 meters up to the base of the rock faces. There they watched the senior cadets and cadre demon­ strate the proper methods to take the plunge and rappel off the ledge. They also learned some

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technical facts concerning the military equip­ ment, such as the rope is rated for 3000 lbs, but may break as low as900 lbs. That is why the Army likes to use two ropes when rappelling. After some additional training on the bunny slope, students, cadets, faculty, and employees all took the plunge off the two rock faces. Many were slow and slightly afraid the first time. Thanks to good coaching by the senior cadets and cadre their fears quickly subsided and the rappelers were ready for another try. Soon the bold and the brave were ready to try the Australian rappel. This rappel is different fromthe traditional military/seated rappel.

Instead of going over the ledge by walking back­ wards, the Australian rappeler walks over the ledge face forward and runs down the rock face.

Most of these brave rappelers received a rush of adrenaline as they began to walk out and look 70 feet straight down to the ground. Once again the experienced cadets and instructors coached them down.

After the two groups challenged themselves at both sites, the base operations crew served ham­ burgers and hot dogs to everyone. Cadets, stu­ dents, employees, and faculty enjoyed the food and conversed about the plunges they had taken.

It was a lot of fun!!

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Another W P I student being told to just let go!

Theater Technology major Continued from page 1 course, W P I’s Theater and Drama division has strong support from Masque, the theater club here, and there have always been students work­ ing on Suffs, IQP’s, and even MQP’s in differ­ ent aspects of theater production. Actually majoring in theater technology though, provides students with a better opportunity to enter the industry of theatrical production once they leave W PI and that is exactly what Susan Vick wants to see.

“There are always jobs out there [in theater production],” Vick explains, and W PI might as well be the one providing trained graduates to fill those jobs. The world is becoming more and more technology oriented, even theater needs people who are trained to use programs like CAD to help design sets and layouts. Susan sees W PI as having a great advantage over other schools because of its technical focus, and she is glad to be helping that focus expand into the arts.

This term has produced a new addition to the

developing theater technology program with the first time offering of EN222X, Theater Technology Laboratory. The Theater Tech Lab course is an experimental course being offered to “ test the waters” of interest at W PI. This class teaches many aspects of the produc­ tion process, including set design and building, and the use of rigging and counterweights to enhance productions. The course is graciously being funded by the IGSD to encourage the development of the theater technology pro­ gram. In the original proposal for the course, Professor Vick expressed the need of a real professional in theatrical production to teach the course. That need was answered by Bob Webb, the Technical Director of the nearby Huntington Theater Company. Huntington just opened a play called “ Seven Guitars,” whose set was designed by Mr. Webb. After it is done here, the play (and set) will travel to LA, San Francisco, DC, and then on to Broadway. Mr. Webb’s expertise will provide a great learning opportunity for W PI students.

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Bob Webb teaches students theater technology, in the experimental course EN222X.

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Beyond the Farm For the week preceding this Saturday, September 23rd, 1995, here’s what happened Beyond the Farm : Efforts to reform Federal social programs con­ tinue to take the spotlight in Washington DC. The Senate passed a welfare reform proposal Sep 19th, 87-12, which would cut overall funding and make welfare a block grant to the states. President Clinton supports the Senate proposal, but has threatened to veto a harsher House proposal, and it is unclear what will come out of the conference committee. Meanwhile, similar changes to the Medicare program (making it a block grant to the states and cutting $186 billion from the program by the year 2002), passed out of a House commit­ tee Sep 22nd 27-18. President Clinton may veto the measure which some Democrats claim pits the senior and child recipients of Medicare against one another. Finally, the Freedom to Farm Act moved to committee Sep 20th; it would cut $113.4 billion in subsidies, eliminate entitlement status for subsidies, and allow greater freedom in crop choice for farmers.

An A W A C S air surveillance plane crashed in Alaska Sep 22nd, killing 24 people. The fatalities were the first since the military started flying the modified Boeing 707 aircraft in 1977.

Engine failure is suspected in the crash; the flight recorder box was recovered Sep 23rd.

In the Balkans: • The UN on Sep 17th ordered smaller weap­ ons removed by the Serbs from the exclu­ sion zone around Sarajevo than originally called for in the cease-fire agreement, prompting protests from the Bosnian Serbs.

• However, the Serbs had moved enough heavy weapons to meet a Sep 17th deadline and NATO flights continued to be halted.

A new 72-hour ultimatum was then set, which the Serbs also met.

• The Bosnian government claimed Sep 19th that it had taken 12% of Bosnian from the Serbs in the previous week, and UN esti­ mated the Muslim-led regime as holding 50% of Bosnia.

• Banja Luka was taken by Bosnian govern­ ment forces Sep 21st; it had previously been a Serb stronghold.

• Serbian troops moved in from Serbia to bolster Bosnian Serb forces Sep 21st.

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The Bosnian government claimed Sep 23rd to find a mass grave with 540 bodies in an area recently retaken from the Bosnian Serbs.

They’re Talking About It: O.J. Simpson spoke to the court in the ab­ sence of the jury Sep 22nd and proclaimed that he would waive his right to testify, then re­ iterated his plea of not guilty. The Defense then rested, so the case should go to the jury Sep 25th.

The jury will have the options of convicting on first degree murder, convicting on second de­ gree murder, or acquittal, according to a deci­ sion by Judge Ito Sep 20th. The defense did not make the expected effort to discredit the charac­ ter of LA policeman Philip Van Adder.

In Shorts: • Hong Kong held its first and last fully democratic elections Sep 17th; in a major snub to China, 16 of 20 seats were won by pro-democracy forces in­ cluding 12 by the Demo­ cratic Party. China plans to ignore the assembly when it takes over Hong Kong in 1997.

• Som ali warlord Mohamed Farah Aideed captured the port city of Baidoa Sep 17th. Other warlord have since threatened the re-start of the civil war in Somalia if Aideed does not leave the city.

• The “ worst typhoon since World War II” hit Tokyo and Japan Sep 17th, but no re­ markable damages or injuries were reported.

• Indigenous people involved in a monthlong road block in British Columbia gave up their effort Sep 17th.

• An independent candidate for president of Algeria was assassinated Sep 17th by fun­ damentalists.

• The space shuttle Endeavor landed Sep 18th aifter testing new thermal space suits Sep 17th.

• Philadelphia crime bosses Anthony Piccolo and Vincent Pagaro were to trial Sep 18th.

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The Turner and Time-Wamer boards ap­ proved the merger of their two companies Sep 19th.

• An Iranian airliner on a flight to Israel was hijacked Sep 19th by a disgruntled flight attendant. The 177 passengers were freed when the hijacker gave up after landing at a southern Israeli air base.

• The text written by Unabomber was pub­ lished by both the New York Times and the Washington Post Sep 19th; the F B I hopes not only that the Unabomber will hold to his promise not to bomb anymore, but that the publication will lead to clues resulting in his arrest.

• Turkey’s first female prime minister, Tansa Ciller, resigned Sep 20th.

• The United States’ foreign trade deficit reached a record $11.5 billion Sep 20th.

• A T & T announced plans Sep 20th to split into three companies in the largest corpo­ rate breakup in history. 8600 jobs will be lost as a result of the split.

• Japan announced its larg­ est economic stimulus package ever Sep 21st.

• Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) an­ nounced Sep 21st that Dan Quaylc (R) will take a key role in presi­ dential campaign organization.

• Malcolm (Steve) Forbes, Jr., declared his candidacy for president as a Republican Sep 2 2 nd; the billionaire’ s campaign will focus on economic issues.

• A helicopter crashed at Crater Lake, OR Sep 22nd, killing 7 aboard.

In Ruby Ridge congressional hearings, the focus has shifted to whether F B I deputy director Larry Rizzo improperly implemented a shoot-on-site policy.

Israel and the PLO were expected to sign a map for the next stage of their peace agreement Sep 24th.

The nation’s air traffic control trouble continued Sep 23rd, as the ATC center near Pittsburgh, PA went out of commis­ sion for a time.

Orville Redenbacher, the man on the pop­ corn label, died Sep 20th at the age of 84.

Finally: The compiler has been serving as a car host with the Pacific Limited railroad excursion since Sep 15th, and the “City of Portland 50th Anniversary Run" has passed over trackage which has not seen a passenger train, to say nothing of a steam locomotive, for 25 years.

When the Union Pacific sponsored similar ex­ cursions a few years ago, a farmer had the gall to sue the railroad after his cows had 2 % lower milk production the day after the train passed by; he claimed the steam locomotive had caused unnatural stress on his bovines. On this trip, the train passed through Lava Hot Springs, ID Sep 18th. On Sep 19th, at least 18 mountain lions escaped from an animal park in Lava Hot Springs and started terrorizing the town. 14 lions had to be shot the next day; an additional four have been shot since. No word on whether the town’s residents will file a class-action suit for exciting the felines, but those of us on the train think the animals were rail fans that wanted to get closer to the engine.

And that’s what happened Beyond the Farm.

Sources this week included A ll Things Con­ sidered (N P R ), the A ssociated Press newswire, the Christian Science Monitor, CNN Headline News, KN X radio news, KSL radio news, the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour (PB S), Morning Edition (N PR), Newsdesk (BBC/PRI/OPB/Chronicle), Newsday (BBC / PRI/OPB/Chronicle), Paul Harvey News and Comment (A B C Radio), the Reuters newswire, and Weekend Edition (N PR). Special thanks to Josh Gergelyfor providing computer equip­ ment these past two weeks. Compiled by: Lance Gleich, Kennewick WA Beyond the Farm is designed to provide a reasonably short summary o f a week's events fo r people who would otherwise have no chance to keep up with current events. It may be distributed/forwarded/posted anywhere.

Comments, criticisms, and requests fo r em ail subscription additions or deletions should be e-m ailed to " lance.gleich@leland.stanford.edu. ” "http:/ /www. Stanford. edu/~lglitch/btf/btf. html ” on the World Wide Web fo r back issues. Con­ gratulations on keeping up with the world around you!

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Sports

Weekly Sports Update - Results from September 15th through 21 st

by G eoff Hassard Sports Information Director Football (0-2) The football team traveled to Schenectady, N.Y. to take on the always tough Dutchmen of Union College. Both teams were coming off losses in their openers, so each team was hop­ ing for better results.

In the first half, both teams had trouble getting on track offensively, with neither being able to sustain a drive. The two defenses were playing very tough, forcing each offense to punt the ball away. It wasn't until late in the half that Union got a break after they blocked a punt to set up a first down at W P I’s 41-yard line. From there, they proceeded to march the ball down to the Engineers’ five before punch­ ing it in with 37 seconds remaining. Union went into the lockerroom with a 7-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Union defense came up with some key plays to set up six more scores to win the game 44-0. A bright note to the game, junior defensive back Brian Learned was named to the Freedom Football Conference and EC A C Weekly Honor Rolls for his perfor­ mance versus the Dutchmen. Learned had 14 tackles, which was the second consecutive week he had registered double-digits in tackles.

Field Hockey (3-3) The field hockey team had a busy week with three games, two at home and one on the road as they managed to win one of the three. Their win came on the road against Merrimack and the two losses were at home to Amherst and Bentley College.

Saturday, the 16th the Engineers hosted the Lady Jeffs of Amherst at Alumni Field. W PI jumped out quickly as junior Jessica Cram scored 3:54 into the game on an offensive corner assisted by junior Sarah Tremblay.

Amherst tied the score late in the first half and tallied two more goals late in the second half to take the win 3-1. Last Tuesday, the 19th, W P I journeyed to Merrimack College to try and break a mini two-game slide. In a tightly contested game, the Engineers pulled outthe'win 1-0. Junior captain Heather Bryer scored her second game-winning goal of the season with an assist from senior captain Tracy Langis. Sophomore goalkeeper, Lyn Dubois, recorded her third shutout in five

games for W PI. Two nights later, the Falcons of Bentley College came to Worcester in hopes of continu­ ing their three-game winning streak. Bentley’s relentless pressure on the W P I end of the field early was enough to get them a 1-0 lead only nine minutes into the first half. They added another score near the end of the half to lead the game 2-0. In the second half, W P I put on a late charge, but couldn’t capitalize. The game ended in favor of the Falcons 2-0.

Volleyball (3-3) The volleyball team had a busy week as they took on Wellesley, Clark and UMass-Boston.

The did win two of the three matches by defeat­ ing UMass and Clark, while dropping their match with Wellesley.

In their match with Wellesley, the Engineers made too many errors in their service game as Wellesley won the match 3-1.

Next, they took on an improved Clark squad who was looking to steal one on our home court. In a very competitive match, the Engi­ neers met the challenge and defeated the Cou­ gars 3-1. In the fourth game, W P I was down early, but managed to pull out a 15-12 win. In the match, senior captain Angela Wonsey had 11 kills to go with 21 assists. Freshman Shan­ non Sura had 10 kills for the Engineers.

Two days later, W P I hosted the Beacons of UMass-Boston. The Engineers made quick work of the match, winning 3-0 to even their record at 3-3.

G olf (1-5) The golf team has been busy of late as the weather has held up enough to get their matches in. Again this year they are playing in a series of matches known as the “ Little Four.”

In the first Little Four match at Nichols, the Engineers managed to place third with a team score 463. Low scorer on the day was senior Brian Klauber with an 85.

In the second match at Suffolk, W P I only had three golfers and technically were dis­ qualified, but they played and finished fourth.

Senior Jeff Peterson was low man with an 88.

On Thursday, the 21st, W P I hosted the Constitution Athletic Conference Champi­ onships at Sterling Country Club. The Engi­ neers finished fourth with a team score of 369. Peterson again was the low scorer with an 83.

M en’s and Women’s Cross Country— Men (0-2); Women (0-2) The men’s and women’s crosscountry teams opened their season Saturday the 16th, at the annual Engineers Cup at M IT. The men’s team had a strong showing in finishing third, as Coach Savilonis is optimistic about the strength of the squad and the continued improvement of all the runners. Senior captain Rich Person placed sixth overall in the meet and classmate Steve Labranche came in at number nine over­ all.

On the women’s side, freshman Sue Shorrock placed sixth overall in her first collegiate meet.

Classmate Vicky Dulac was impressive also with a 12th place finish overall. This year’s squad will defeinitely make strides as the year goes on.

Wom en’s Tennis (1-2) The tennis team had a relatively quiet week with only two matches. The matches were against New England Women’sEight opponents Wheaton and Clark. They ended up splitting the two matches with a loss to Wheaton and a win over Clark.

In the match versus Wheaton, the Engineers fell behind in the singles and were not able to regroup in the doubles, dropping the match 9-0.

In the Clark match, W PI came out with a 7-2 win. The Engineers dominated at the #2 through #6 singles as junior Alyson Sherman won at #2, freshman Jessica Buffone won at #3, senior Corinne Kachler took the #4, sophomore Michelle Lafond won at #5 and freshman Michelle Jurofcik won at #6.

In doubles, W PI won at the #1 and #2 spots with the teams of senior Jen Lovin and Sherman at # 1and Buffone and Kachler at #2. The win was

also the Engineers first conference win of 1995.

Wom en’s Soccer (1-3) The women’s team has been in a scoring slump as of late as they dropped two more games to Gordon and Fitchburg State. They were shutout in both games, 5-0 versus Gordon and 1-0 in the latter.

In the game against Gordon, the Engineers fell behind halfway into the first half and couldn’t regroup. By the end of the half, it was 3-0 as W PI just couldn’t get started offensively. The final two goals were tacked on for the final 5-0.

Last week, the Falcons of Fitchburg State made a visit as part of a rescheduled game that was originally scheduled for the end of October, then dropped. Although W P I was able to put more pressure on the opposing goalkeeper, they still were not able to put one by and were defeated 1-0 to drop their third game in a row.

M en’s Soccer (2-2) The men’s soccer team played two games last week and came out with a split. They were beaten by Wesleyan 1-0 and they re­ bounded versus a strong M IT team 1-0. A week ago Saturday the 16th, W P I traveled to Connecticut to take on an always competitive Wesleyan squad. On a late second half goal, Wesleyan won the game 1-0. Junior goal­ keeper Craig O ’Rourke had seven saves.

Last Wednesday, the 20th, the Engineers opened their C A C schedule versus M IT. In a tightly contested game, W P I was able to steal one 1-0 on a goal by freshman Chris Prueher late in the first half. The goal was assisted by sophomore Mike Dellasanti. O ’Rourke re­ corded the shutout with five saves.

New varsity women’s soccer coach

by Heather Mazzaccaro Women's soccer manager The first season for the women’s varsity soccer team is well under way. The team is being led by Coach Stephanie Carlson. A native of Worcester, Carlson hopes to build this new­ born varsity team into a force to be reckoned with in the New 8 Conference. Her main focus this year has been to improve both ball-handling skills and fitness level in the players. Using her previous experience as an assistant coach al Holy Cross, she hopes to build a strong founda­ tion for future years of success.

She is assisted this year by Cathy Alexander and senior Donald Goff. Cathy brings to the team a strong background in goalkeeping skills.

Don, who helped coach the women's club team last year to a winning record, contributes his knowledge of the players.

The team is led by captains Elaine Mongeon (’96) and junior Laura Bielitz. The rest of the

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starting lineup includes a mix of juniors, sopho­ mores, and freshmen, all of whom bring a good deal of skill to the squad. The bench is deep and provides a strong backup and pool of talent.

Although the Lady Engineers are off to a slow start, their skills at playing together as a team are steadily improving. The loss versus Nichols College was highlighted by a beautiful display of soccer. Although the loss was hard to bear, the intensity and the level of play were well worth the time spent watching the game. These skills can only improve as the season progresses.

Hope­ fully, with Coach Carlson at the helm, the women’s inaugural season will end in a posi­ tive fashion. The team has yet to play any New 8 teams, so tournament play at the end of the season is still wide open. Until that time, come down to watch and support the newest varsity team here at W PI. The next home game is versus M IT, September 30 at 6 pm. Hope to see you at Alumni Field.

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Sacco Continued from page 1 duced on Earth.

A team from W P I has been at the Kennedy Space Center since September 19th, complet­ ing the necessary ground procedures, includ­ ing: flight hardware assembly, solution prepa­ ration and loading for the 44 zeolite crystal growth autoclaves to be used on the flight and 44 identical ones to be tested on the ground.

Team members include: Research Professor of chemical engineering Nurcan Bac, chief chem­ ist Juliusz Warzywoda, EAS-Delft representa­ tive Eric Coker, principal lab machinist Jack Ferraro, graduate student Ipek Guray, and Michelle Marceau and Teran Sacco, both of whom are juniors majoring in chemical engi­ neering.

The ground control experiment will begin at W PI four days after the launch and will continue during the same period as the experiment on the shuttle. “The ground control experiment will be done with duplicate hardware” says professor Bac. “The lag enables us to implement the same temperature profile as the control solutions. As soon as Columbia is launched, Bac and

Warzywoda will fly to Huntsville to man the control console during the mission. The rest of the team will drive or fly back with the equipment and solutions for the ground control experiment.

Professor Sacco, 46 received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Northeastern University in 1973 and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977, both in chemical engineering. He has been on the faculty here since 1977 and he was appointed department head in 1989. He also has consulted for numerous com­ panies in the field of catalysis, solid/gas contact­ ing and equipment design for space applications.

Also, with his father and brother, he ran a family restaurant in Boston for more than 20 years.

Sacco has over 70 publications in the areas of carbon filament initiation and growth, catalyst deactivation, and zeolite synthesis. He is the principal investigator for the Zeolite Crystal Growth Experiment and he served as an alternate payload specialist on USML-1. “ My wife, Terri, the rest of the crew and I are very excited,” says Sacco. “ I hope all your prayers for a safe and successful mission are with us.”

NEWSPEAK STAFF PHOTO / ED CAMERON

Above, senior captain Elaine Mongeon leads the Women’s Soccer team in a game versus Boston U n ive rsity this past Saturday. Unfortunately, W P I lost the game, 2-0.

Also on Satu rd ay, the W om en’s Tennis team played a match versus M IT . Shown to the right is Alyson Sherman. In volleyball action, W P I defeated the Cougars of C la rk U n iv e rsity 3-1 during a match held last Tuesday. Below is senior captain Angela Wonsey, along with other members of the team.

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Your world travel begins at the Global Opportunities Fair \

In one place, at one time, this is your best chance to: • Discover W P I’s Global Perspective Program.

Pick up information packets about project programs.

Meet with program directors.

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Sanity Station

by Pamela Kelly Newspeak Staff Once again, I’ve missed the article submission deadline. It seems to tie in directly with all the other procrastination I’ve been doing lately. But, amazingly, I actually had an idea about what book I was going to write about this week. Something that might be more interesting to the average WPIite, and a book that is part of the required reading if you ever find yourself in SS220-something, the Society-Technology debate. So, here goes...

This week’s book selection is Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut. This was Vonnegut’s first novel.

According to the back of my copy of Player Piano, he’s the author of “eighteen highly acclaimed books and dozens of short stories and essays.” I was in a Vonnegut phase senior year of high school, and think I’ve read at least half of those eighteen. I’ve liked everything I’ve read by him, something that I don’t think I’ve found true for few authors. But on to the story.

The main character is an engineer named Paul Proteus. (According to my handy Webster’s dictionary, Proteus is a Greek sea god, able to change his shape at will. Not too much symbolism woven into that choice of name.) This novel is set in the future, in a society that is completely dominated by a super computer and run by machines in all areas.

Paul, being the good hero he is, tries to get people to rebel against this automated society.

And they do. For a moment it seems like they have won, and that their goal has been achieved , but something unpredictable happens and you’ll have to read the book for yourself to find out.

I liked this book because it actually looked at technology from a pessimistic light, something that N EV ER happens here, except for occasional

bits and pieces in certain classes. Vonnegut’s vision of the future was wrong in its technical aspects (the most powerful computers are not run by cathode ray tubes) but pretty accurate in its societal. He foresaw alienation, overspecialization, people overqualified for their unchallenging jobs that would never be promoted, etc. There are two important statements made in the foreword, one that “this is a book about what could be” (if we lose track of priorities), and that “our lives and freedom depend largely upon the skill and imagi­ nation and courage of our managers and engi­ neers...” . I think that since this book was written, during the early 1950’s, that scientists and of course the ever present politicians, have increased their roles in deciding what’s good and necessary for progress. Hopefully people will read this book, and actually come out of it thinking about the implications of widespread technology on the human psyche.

Ripping through this week’s Worcester Maga­ zine, I found that there is a wide variety of things to do this week, if you have the time. For the movie-going types, Clark University’s Cinema 320 is playing Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, tonight, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $4.50.

At the Worcester Public Library, there is an exhibit by the Knight of Vartan Ashavis Lodge called Discover Armenia. And at the oft forgot Worcester Historical Museum, the ongoing ex­ hibit is Civil War Memorabilia from the Collec­ tion of Post 10, Grand Army of the Republic, Worcester. The exhibit includes a captured Con­ federate flag, pistol and sword carried by Josiah Pickett, and the bell of the rebel Ram Albemarle.

The W HM is located at the comer of Elm and Harvard Streets, about a ten minute walk from campus. Admission is $2, and the hours are 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4p.m.

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A rtificial Life was one of the plays performed last Friday night as part of New Voices Twenty-seven halves. In the play, Professor Helen Vassallo (left) as “ Toth M arzain” speaks with “ Dave,” played by Darren Chin.

The acoustic group “ Back to Back” played R ile y Commons last Tuesday night. Here, B arb a ra Lee Supeno brings her upbeat message of peace to the Coffeehouse crowd.

Exhibit for October: “ Marble and Mud: An Intimate Look at the Cancer Experience” Worcester Polytechnic Institute, George C. Gordon Library Photographs by Gene Cobb - Journal Ex­ cerpts by Jan Cobb Dates: October 3 - November 7, 1995 Hours: Mon -Sat., 9am -9pm; Sunday, noon - 9pm Telephone: (508) 831-5410 Gene Cobb, a photographer from Sterling, MA, and Jan Cobb, an operating room nurse at Leominster Hospital, exhibit “ M A R B L E and M U D ” featuring photographs and journal ex­ cerpts.

Gene’s photographic series, “ Cancer Through a Dark Lens” was a year’s project

that gave order to the chaos of his wife’s cancer. This look at cancer combines aes­ thetic beauty with an intimate record of emo­ tion, struggle, hope and love.

Jan shares excerpts from her journal, “ Cappuccino and Cancer,” which details her reaction to the diagnosis, treatment, hair loss, sickness and the joy and fear associated with remission.

This husband and wife collaboration is selfexpressive, therapeutic and motivated by the desire to show support for people living with cancer and help families better understand and come to terms with the cancer experience. “ People need me and I need them. Every­ thing else is just form.” -Jan Cobb

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SGA gives us mixed signals again As you may noticc, there are no minutes from this past week’s student government meeting gracing the pages of News­ peak, yet there are a few important things going on with SGA that you should know about. One is that SGA removed itself from the list of Class III organizations (currently BA C C H U S, Lens and Lights, Masque, Newspeak, Pathways, Peddler, SocComm, and W PIR ).

This was done because as Amy Plack told those at the meeting “ SG A is different from all the other student organiza­ tions and . . .[because SG A is technically given all social fees to dispense to student organizations] it’s our money to do with as we please.” There was some feeling that SG A is doing a favor to the Class 111 OCFC by not having a member on the committee that dispenses funds to the Class III organizations, as well as some feeling that this bookkeeping measure establishes S G A as a governing body.

As Newspeak sees it, there will be no change in services received by any student or organization from this measure, safeguards exist to keep any organization from sucking off too

all denied a chance to meet the “ student leaders” on campus.

There is also the fact that the races are for the most part uncompetitive. Interest in SG A seems to be very low and it is our recommendation that something be done about this image problem.

Perhaps more interest in the community on the part of SG A is needed, perhaps more senators should'get out of the office and onto the Quad for a while. Talk with the student body. This seems to be the topic of so many speeches and letters, but it is all too often not carried out. Frankly, we are disappointed in our leadership for their lack of interest in us and we see no other option but to call it to their attention.

While we realize that there are members of the S G A that do care about the school, far too often they fall short of their own goals. If the task is too daunting, perhaps that should be considered before one runs for a position in the student govern­ ment. We realize that there is a serious time commitment involved in being a part of SGA, but when the commitment is not met, we are all disappointed.

much funding, in that all expenses have to be approved by someone in the administration. SG A will approve its own budget first and even though it is no longer in any budgetary classification, it still receives its funding from the same source as all other groups, social fees.

SG A went on to approve funding for the soccer club and after much debate, it turned down a request by the women’s crew team for additional funding. The meeting ended when there was no longer a quorum, there were not enough senators in atten­ dance to discuss the upcoming election.

As far as we can tell, there is no chance for the student body to meet the candidates face-to-face. This was briefly explained to be the case by someone involved in the senate because “ last year no one showed up.” No small wonder, if there aren’t even enough senators interested in attending meetings, how is the interest going to be there for the rest of the students.

It is appalling that this apathy on the part of the student government can be such a slap in the face to the entire commu­ nity. B y not even giving a chance to meet the candidates, we are

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TFM

by Jesse Zbikowski Hello, world!

Welcome to Newspeak’s all-new TFM. As some of you may recall, TFM was a column written by MegaZone (back in the dav). which contained lots of inpho about how to use W P l’s vast computer resources. We are hoping to continue in the same tradition. Not that I could ever fill old Zoner’s shoes... but then, who could.

It was suggested that I start out by discussing something which happens

to be very near and dear to my heart — how to print successfully in the ADP Lab. As you probably know, the ADP is the busiest computer lab on campus when it comes to printing; conse­ quently, it is of the utmost importance that all of its patrons be aware of the rituals and incantations which will in­ sure good printouts. 1 have spent a large portion of my adult life in the ADP, so I thought it would be appro­ priate to share some of the knowledge I’ve gleaned with y’all.

First of all, printing in the AD P is

Just A Thought Kids and Stuff

by Stephen Brown Protestant Campus Ministry The voice was very familiar. “ Hey Steve Brown, how are you, it’s Teresa.”

1 turned around and saw someone I hadn’t seen forquite awhile. Teresa was one of the first students I got to know when I came to Worcester State. Now here Teresa was, a married woman of five years now and, as I discovered, a new mother of six week old twin girls.

She got the pictures out and showed me and I related to the stories of my two children. Then a quick hug and Teresa was off to her meeting and I to mine.

Later it occunred to me that like her, my wife and I had waited, 4 years in our case, to have children. That seemed just about right. In my pre-marital counsel­ ing, I always tell couples that three years are the minimum they should wait lo have children. Anything less is crowd­ ing out the time to get to know one another and build a family relationship that children can thrive in. A couple ought to do some careful planning be­ fore they decide to add another human being to the equation and stress and demands of a marriage.

Sound advice. Followed less and less. In 1995 America, a family is sel­ dom arequirement, ore ven a forethought before launching into parenthood. The last figure I saw was 40% of all births now are to unwed mothers. Whether it is a teenager looking for someone to love, or a professional woman whose biological clock is about to expire, or an unplanned accident, women are having children without the benefit or need of a father/husband.

No doubt you have heard some of the current outcry against what William Bennett has called a “Culture of Illegiti­ macy.” Many believe that children be­ ing bom and growing up in families without both parents, especially teenage mothers who are on welfare, are a threat to our stability as a nation. In more cases than many of us want to admit to, kids whose parents are kids in poverty are malnourished, underestimated, and crippled intellectually before they even get to nursery school. By lowering moral standards and giving monetary support to unwed women having chil­ dren, we support and even “encourage” women of any age to keep having chil­ dren outside of marriage.

Thus the conservative backlash against our welfare policies and the

current Congress’ rush to radically change them. Yet for all the “ legisla­ tive” changes proposed, we all know that even changing or ending welfare will not completely stop single women of whatever age or economic status from having children outside of mar­ riage or family. One of feminism’s doctrines is to allow women control over their lives and their bodies; for which I completely agree. But per­ haps an unforeseen or unintended cor­ ollary is the right to have a child when­ ever a woman decides she wants one; she can be rich or poor, married or unmarried, by natural sexual relations or artificially.

It would be nice if it were that simple to make a personal biological decision and have a child, things will work out.

But what if they don’t. What if the consequences of having a child impacts others than its mother; and what if those affected, be they father, extended fam­ ily, or the society as a whole are short on or running out of the resources to sup­ port the new person being bom? Should not all possible consequences be ex­ plored before starting the process of bringing another child into the world?

On Star Trek : Vovager last week, one of the crew, Kes, who is not a Terran, had her biology impacted by a part of space which pushed her repro­ ductive cycle years ahead of when it would naturally happen. Her species has 6 days to “ mate” with another once the cycle begins before it passes for­ ever. Kes reaches out to her friend Neelix, another non-Terran (with a horrible hair-do) to father a child with her. Neelix hesitates, unsure that he is ready or capable of fatherhood. He finally decides that he is ready; but by then Kes is having doubts. When she leams from the ship’s doctor (my fa­ vorite character) that her condition is unnatural, she decides lo wait for her natural reproductive cycle to return and then at that age and time she will be ready for motherhood.

Perhaps a simple and trite moral­ ity tale, but it has enough truth to ponder. It would do any woman and man well contemplating parenthood to pause and think They, their child to be, and the rest of us cannot help but benefit from hesitation and thought before plunging ahead. In­ telligence, compassion, and a dose of caution - not just biology -should be characteristics for parenthood.

picture of a door on it. \item Close the Printer Setup win­ dow. \item Now we’re safe and sound back in the LanPrint window. Pick your printer and then click LPT1. \item Click E X IT to end LanPrint. \end{ enumerate)

not hard. That said, it may come as a surprise how many people do it wrong, thus leading to much wasted paper and ink, wasted money (you still have to pay even if you don’t want it!), and irate A D P Lab consultants. Since it’s pretty difficult to screw up printing from Unix, we’ll take a look at how to use the networked printers from Novell.

Printing from Novell is a three-step process.

(1) Log into your Novell account from the Automenu. You will be con­ fronted with a list of printers; choose the one you want to send to. Pretty simple, huh? If you don’t use Win­ dows, you should be all set now. Un­ fortunately, most people do, so read on. (b) Start Windows from the Automenu. After approximately 4 minutes and 20 seconds (yes!), you will be greeted by a friendly LanPrint window, asking you to select your printer. Ideally, you should be able to click on your printer, then click LPT1 and go. Unfortunately, this is not an ideal world (if it were, we wouldn’t have to use Windows to begin with, eh?). Most of the time, you will gel an error message saying “ U N A B L E TO CONNECT TO Q U E U E B LU R F L. S T A N D B A C K — T H IS C O M ­ PU T ER W IL L SELF-D ESTRU CT. K IB O W A S H ERE.” (Or something to that effect.) Don’t Panic! This ceremony will placate the angry NetWare demons.

(iii) In an ideal world, we would now be ready to print. However, see (b). It is important to be sure that, in addition to connecting with the right printer, your application uses the right printer driver. Sometimes LanPrint does this foryou, sometimes not. When you start your application, click (File], then [Print]. At the top of the print window will be a line like this: Printer: Eristronix 666-XXX on WVAdp Foo (LPT1) Here Eristronix is the printer driver and Adp Foo is the printer we’re con­ nected to.

F o r p rin te r...

A D P Lase r

W ith driver...

A d p Lsr

H P L a s e r Je t 4 M P lu s P S 6 00

A D P L in e ADP H Q

A d p L in e Adp Hq

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* Special paper. If you want to make your resume STA N D OUT by laserprinting it on funky-colored pa­ per (we recommend a nice fluorescent orange to grab that employer’s atten­ tion), just select the A D PSPEC printer when you first login to Novell.

After that, follow the same proce­ dure as for normal printing on the ADP Laser.

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Change your printer dri ver if neces­ sary. In Word, you would click PR IN T E R and choose the right one off the list; then click SET AS D E FA U LT PRIN TER. In WordPerfect, click S E ­ L E C T , then click S P E C IF IC PR IN T E R and choose from the list.

Other programs may vary.

Ta-da! You can now print, the ADP Way! Using these guidelines, you will get perfect printouts, every time. You will probably want to memorize all of these points word for word, or perhaps get them tattooed on the back of your left hand.

A couple more printing issues I wanted to touch on. * Changing printers. Many appli­ cations, such as Word and

\begin{ enumerate} \item Click the SET U P button on the LanPrint window. \item The Printer Setup window pops up. Click the N ETW O RK button. \item A list of printers pops up.

Click the object of your desire. \item Click the C A PT U R E button in the window. \item Click the icon with a silly

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WordPerfect, allow you to change printers from within the program. In Word, click PRINT, PR IN T ER , N ET­ W O RK to get to the printer selection screen (the same one we got to from LanPrint in step (b), above). In WordPerfect, click PRINT, SELEC T, OPTIONS, N ETW O RK . From other programs, you can go to the Startup group and double-click LanPrint, and then follow the same procedure in (b) over again. B E S U R E that you also change your printer driver! Otherwise you will create a Disturbance in the Force, upsetting the Great Balance of Yin and Yang which envelopes the ADP, probably causing bad printouts and bad karma.

* Maple. Do *NOT* ever, EV ER , !EV ER! send Maple printouts to the ADP Line. Aaaaaaaaaugh! Use “ lpr -Padplaser” as your print command to use the LaserJet; this is the ONLY printer in the A D P you can use. The only thing you should print on the adpline from Unix is plain text files — NO PostScript and NO gifs! (It seems silly that I would have to say this, but people do it pretty regularly.)

Well, that’s enough for this week.

Next week we’ 11be moving away from Novell (yay!) to look at more Unixy stuff (ahhh, Unix; “ The One True OS,” as MegaZone wisely remarked). If you have any questions or topics you’d like to see addressed, send email to zed@wpi.edu. exit(0);

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Letter O f Candidacy for T ara N. C arrie To whom it may concern.

M y name is Tara Carrie and I ’m running for one of the positions of an on-campus senator. I ’m a freshman, pre-vet. major, I run cross country for W .P.I., and hope to go on to Tufts. I want to be a senator because I ’m committed, resourceful, and communicate well with people. I feel as though I have a lot to offer if elected as an on campus senator.

Sincerely, Tara N. Carrie Letter O f Candidacy for M att Freim uth My name is Matt Freimuth. I am a member of the sophomore class as a chemical engineer. I have been a sena­ tor for two terms. There are some vital issues being dealt with on the W PI campus. Among other things, we are now a nationally ranked university with a new president and plans to construct a new student center. In this time of activity on campus, it is important that the student body have strong and effec­ tive representation. For this reason I wish to continue as a Senator and re­ main a strong voice for the student body.

Letter O f Candidacy for Shannon Finley As a senior, I ’ve seen many issues come and go at W PI. Last year I decided to get involved with these issues by joining the Student G ov­ ernment Association. After one year of service, I continue to be dedicated to and excited about working with SG A. In the last year I have worked on several committees, but have found my main interest lies in the work of the Committee on Student Life Issues. I would like to continue working with this committee con­ cerning issues that effect students day to day. I would like SG A to work harder to find out the problems that students encounter each day, and try to improve these issues.

During my own time, I have begun to work with the Admissions Office on improving the Student Ambassador

Program. In closing, I would like to ask for your support as the polls and encourage all students to come in to the SG A office and talk with your representatives.

Sincerely, Shannon Finley

upon. Therefore, I would appreciate your support on election day.

Letter O f Candidacy for Heather Cleary Hello! My name is Heather Cleary and I am running for re-election for the position of on-campus senator, I feel I would be good for this position be­ cause, having been a senator this past year, I already understand the respon­ sibilities and time commitments that this position entails, I also feel as though I am aware of many of the concerns that students have and, If re-elected, I plan to continue working with fellow sena­ tors to address these concerns. In clos­ ing, I would like to ask for your vote for me, Heather Cleary, for the position of on-campus senator.

on around campus?

If you have an issue, academic or otherwise that you would like to see SG A deal with, feel free to email me, trek@wpi. I will see that your prob­ lem is addressed in the proper com­ mittee.

It’s no a promise - It’s my duty as your senator. All I need from you is your issues(s) and your vote this week. Thank you, and look forward to representing you again this year.

Sincerely, Amy L. Plack, Class of ‘96 Off-Campus Senator

Letter O f Candidacy for Issac Rutel Issac Rutel: Rontonda, Florida I am ruining for the office of an On-Campus-senator, and interested in this position because being in­ volved in decision and policy mak­ ing at W P I is important to me. Un­ derstanding the role of a leader and Letter O f Candidacy for H arish policy maker, I became president of Chaw la my senior class in an effort to make Dear Students, the general life of the students bet­ I am an international student run­ ter. ning for the SG A elections Upon acquiring a position for an on-campus Senato­ W O RC ESTER PO LYTECH NIC IN ST IT U T E after this election I plan to rial position. In the past, I make the same efforts for the have had student council population at W PI. I like to experience, and have par­ be involved and this is the ticipated in the Model United Nations.

This best place to see involvement change things in a positive shows that I have had a way. The role of a senator is great deal of experience to listen to the students and with organizations similar faculty in bringing together a to the SGA. STU D EN T G O VERN M EN T ASSOCIATION campus tojoyous place to be.

To bring it your atten­ Letter O f Candidacy for My e-mail address will always be open. tion, this is not the only reason why Am y L . Plack Thank you for your consideration and I am running in the election. M y votes primary motive is to act as a bridge Off-campus-students, between the students and adminis­ I am writing this letters not only in the hopes that you will re-elect me as Letter O f Candidacy for tration. In other words, if you have senator, but that you will help me do Jen n ifer Reese any issues or ideas, please pursue the relationship between the SG A and I, Jennifer Reese, hereby declare my my job.

I have been a senator for one year candidacy for On Campus Senator of the student and I would be delighted SGA. As a member of the class of to share your concern. now, serving as chair of the Commit­ 1999, I would like to be involved in Many do not consider the SG A to tee on Student Life Issues and Assis­ maintaining and improving student life be helpful or even and organization, tant Treasurer for Class III. I have on Campus. During high school, my so they do not involve themselves in enjoyed both positions immensely, activeness in Student Council has its affairs. However, the SG A is but I most enjoy representing a por­ greatly improved my social and leader­ here to represent you as an entire tion of the student body. ship skills. Both junior and senior year. undergraduate student body. I will I feel like I am alone, however, I was extremely active as President of do my best to change this poor im­ because we off-campus students can the council. Under my leadership, the pression and make the SG A some­ easily fall out of touch with what is council rewrote their constitution, spon­ thing which everyone can recognize happening on-campus. Why is this? sored several student activities, and I ’m not entirely sure, but I ’d really and respect. like to help. changed school policies that weren’t In the past, this governing body equipped for modem education. I feel has taken a number of issues on hand I can’t do it alone; I need your and succeeded, namely closing down vote and your help, what problems these experiences have prepared me to be a qualified candidate for On Cam­ West Street and planning the reno­ face you as an off-campus student? pus Senator. As a Senator, I assure you, vation of campus buildings. At the Where do you want information your voice will be heard and acted moment, the SG A is involved in other posted for you to see what is going

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issues concerning change machines in the laundry room, amending the shuttle bus schedule, and overall improving student life.

I am ruining for a Senatorial posi­ tion in the SG A solely because I believe trying is better that sitting idle. I can assure you that If you have any concerns I'would be more that happy than to listen to them and take appropriate action.

I am open to any sort of sugges­ tions, an will work hard to present and continue to represent your wishes to the SGA. However, at this mo­ ment I require your help and sup­ port to be in a position to help you in the future!!

I encourage al) or you to vote in the upcoming elections. This would be your first step towards me and SGA. Thanks for your time. Please remember to vote Y O U R S S IN C E R E L Y H A R ISH C H A W L A Letter O f Candidacy for Kristen Stagg M y name is K R IS T E N ST A G G and I am currently the Public Rela­ tions Committee Chair for Student Government. I have been a Senator for the past year and in D-term of last year I was appointed to chair PR. I have accomplished a few of my goals for SG A through PR, such as having SG A key chains make for the stu­ dents and creating a pamphlet to let students know more about S G A which was stuffed into all student mailboxes. However, there are more goals that I would like to see achieved, and if I am elected as an On-Campus Senator, I will do my best to see that they are accom­ plished. I would like to see S G A get more student opinions and to update the campus of what issues S G A is working on and their outcome. I think that SG A does a lot for the students, but many believe all SG A does is hand out money to clubs.

SG A does much more, and I believe I can, through PR, convey to the stu­ dents what SG A is doing for them.

When you are voting this week, please remember to V O T E FOR ST A G G !!!

C ommentary

Philler Napkin Roses and Freckles - Nice guys read Dr. Seuss

by Laurel and Guinevere Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. That’s right, the last Philler of September. As everyone knows, in this particular issue, we write about the same types of things lhat we nor­ mally do. For those of you keeping score at home, we aren’t eating any­ thing while writing this article.

When W PI wants to block a road, they block a road. Long thick chains stretched across the road denying ac­ cess to any vehicle (unless they have the key). Chains held in place with four massive pillars cemented in place.

Pillars made of granite, that strong stone which they make tombstones out of because it lasts forever. (You know, they should make mountains out of that stuff because... Oh... Re­

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ally? Oh... Scratch that.) That same kind of stone that lasted a couple of weeks on the W P I campus before one of the pillars crumbled... That same kind of stone and steel barricade which had a section replaced by a whole bunch of those quick and dirty yellow wood barricades faster than a cheetah being chased by eleven crazed chip­ munks. Another one of those ominous granite barricades has now been set to replace the short lived crumbly one.

We wish it luck.

Speaking of crazed chipmunks, has anyone else noticed the abundance of wildlife on the stretch of land we like to call campus? Sure, there is the ominously large squirrel population which has been common in recent years, but other furry friends/fiends are making their way to W PI. It’s becoming frighteningly common for

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To the Editor: W P I is a wonderfully electronicsavvy school that has utilized e-mail and the World-Wide-Web to create an electronic closure, lam sad to say that the televisions in Morgan Com­ mons’ D A K A are not a positive ad­ dition. The sets are passive elec­ tronic junk food.

The onslaught of the televisions in Riley and Morgan have forced me to eat soundbites with my meals.

While D A K A seems to have im­ proved appreciably over my time here, television has not! When is it possible to have a moment of peace, with only unrehearsed ruminations filling the air? The sound of life around us, no matter how quiet or loud enlightens. Does anyone re­

member the beauty of the individual conversations coalescing into a buddhist-monk-like choral?

Is one’s life enriched staring at The Price Is Right? Does Jenny Jones deserve more attention than we pay our professors? I have enjoyed televi­ sion alot for its numbing qualities and continue to when on vacation. But W PI is meant to be a meeting-of-theminds. Alot of education is sharing thoughts in a lucid environment. The calculated qualities of television bring a contrived air that stunts mind-shar­ ing. The cynicisms and idealisms of your peers should be embraced now.

AN Y O N E C A N W ATC H T H E JU N K ON T E L E V IS IO N , not everyone can enjoy the experience of W PI. Rollin Crittendon

people wandering around campus late at night to see the resident skunk. No, no, no, a real skunk. Like Pep£, ‘cept no one’s reported hearing him speak French yet... Laurel’s seen him sev­ eral times wandering in front of Higgins. There has also been a red­ tailed hawk flying in front of Boynton, a raccoon around Skull Tomb, and of course Riley bugs. (yet another) P H I L L E R CONTEST! It’s easy: Send in your vote for a name to bestow upon our resi­ dent skunk. Obviously, whatever name we like best will be picked.

W e’re sick of the traditional random-choice-out-of-a-hat thingy...

Is Plant Services releasing wildlife around campus to make the atmosphere more “ enjoy­ able?” Have these animals es­ caped from a music lab on cam­ pus somewhere? What’s the sound of one hand slapping? We don’t know! (D A K A staff can breathe a sigh of relief here. We aren’t going to pick on you in this segment.) If anyone knows of purposeful wildlife popula­ tion on campus (holding back strong urge to make tacky comment here) please write to us here at Philler.

Hi. Just a little something / thought you guys might be interested in. I was in the A D P lab the other day, using the machine named Cyclops. As I was typing, I looked down and noticed that the keyboard had two Js, but no U. Luckily, I know how to type, so I avoided looking at the keyboard and becoming confused. But, fo r someone who does not know how to type, this could be a potential catastrophe. Is this some kind of conspiracy against

non-typers? Hopefully you two can get to the bottom of this!

Sincerely, A Concerned Lab User Well, our staff (read “ us” ) ventured into the basement level of Fuller Labs to seek out this... Cyclops; this... men­ ace to beginning typers; this... key­ board.

One for beginners, was found in the rear, the keys were in order, it looked rather queer.

Not Q W E R T Y it read -the first row with pride, but alphabetically they were, we swear bona fide.

So we thank you again, and always remember, you’re part of the Phan Club - a certified member.

[At this point, Guinevere shakes Laurel violently until he snaps out of rhyming mode.]

Snail Mail: Philler d o Newspeak Box 2700 e-mail: newspeak@wpi.edu Web Site: http://www.wpi.edu/-tbt/Philler/

W e ’re sorry to say, we’re sad to report, there was no keyboard at all of this sort.

Not with two J ’s, not with no U, what kind of person to tease us are you?

Cyclops with two I’s, that would have been fun, but like all the rest, this only had one.

F4 key was gone, a blank in its place. It was a bit small, but not a disgrace.

It must have been fixed, in response we did slack, they added a U, or else put it back.

Your note was still fine, our search not in vain, there was one thing there, that did entertain.

We here at Philler don’t often openly endorse... Well, we guess we do. (Housing lottery, sand castle building contest at QuadFest, our former radio show, pygmy marmoset jello wrestling, etc.) What we’re trying to endorse here without getting in trouble for rampant commercialism, is Friday night’s speaker: James Burke. This guy is the coolest thing since micro­ wave hair-styles. We watch his show on cable. Connections^, where he makes the most obscure and fright­ ening connections between seemingly disparate bits o’ history. But don’t take our really poor explanation for it - grab some free tickets from the SocComm office and be there! You won’t regret it. (Well, maybe if you get hit by a speeding pickled cow on the way over there. Then if you regret it, it’s ok. Don’t blame us, though.

Consider this your warning...)

‘K, bye.

Quote fo r the week: A Freudian slip is where you say one thing, and mean your mother. I mean, another.

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ASCE Thanks to all who made it to the meeting last Thursday. This should be an active year for W P I ASCE. Per popular consensus, we will be having meetings on the first Monday of every month, both to do general business and to listen to a guest lecturer. The first meeting will be Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:00 in a location to be announced. The lecture will appeal to a variety of civil engineering specialties. Also, the egg drop is happening on Friday at 4:30 in the Mac Lab. Bring your own creation to support an egg as it is dropped out a second story window. The only restriction is that the egg must fit through the window! Prizes will be awarded for the most creative solutions. And, just what every­ one likes to hear, free pizza will be served!! Sec you there!

Christian Bible Fellowship Fall is coming quickly. The leaves are starting to change color. The landscape around us is starting to take on a new beauty that changes with each day. Enjoy it. Praise the Lord. Give Him thanks for it.

Join us Friday night in Morgan A at 7:00pm for Friday Night Fellowship, Saturday morn­ ing at 10:30am in front of Alumni for sports, and Tuesday evening in Morgan A at 8:00pm for a time of Prayer and Share. “ See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceit­ fulness.” Hebrews 3:12-13. (N IV ) This verse from Hebrews says quite a lot, and it is fairly self-explanatory. 1 challenge you to hear these words and try to live by them. Don’t be critical of others’ mistakes, but concentrate on the good in them. May the Peace of God be with you.

CSA Okay, here it is again, your favorite weekly column,“ C SA C LU B C O R N E R !” You know, this is the happiest time of the week for me.

Just sitting at my desk, with all of my home­ work complete, nothing to do but write this awesome article.

Nothing much happened this week, I sup­ pose all of the sports are going on as usual, but unfortunately 1 have no clue as to what any of the outcomes are. I know, I know. It’s horrible that I’m not up to date on this stuff, but hey-things just come up and you can’t do anything about that. I suppose that I could report on how the C SA Club picture was taken last week, but that would be just too boring. The first issue of “ The Dragon” newsletter should be coming out this week or weekend. I ’m not sure when, but somehow I ’m involved and I need to get some stuff done for it.

In closing, I would like to say that It’s been wonderful writing this week’s article and a pleasure to be part of such a fine club as the CSA. Why am I kissing up? Is it correct for me to use this article for my personal use?

I'm so confused. I’m going to sleep. Good night everybody, see you next week!

up with next?

So, what is this we hear? Prakash has been dethroned as the Table Tennis maestro by the puny freshman, Ajoy? What is this world coming to? We don’t know the answer to that question but we do know that this article is approaching its happy ending. Till next week, go check us out in the World Wide Web. Ciao.

Math Club Dear Friends of Math Club, The Math Club officers would like to ex­ press our sincere appreciations to everyone who made the Annual Fall Math Club Cookout a success. Our total attendance was close to 40 people, including approximately 10 freshman! We hope that Math Club activities in the future will be as successful; with your support, they can.

Special thanks goes to all those who helped provide prizes: W PI Bookstore, Tech Pizza, Friendly’s, M IT Museum Shop, Al Bums, Boston Museum of Science, the Office of Acedemic Advising, and our very own W P I Math Dept. Without these contributors, many of our activities for this year would not be possible due to lack of funds.

Thanks again, Nathan Gibson, Secretary

Rugby Rugby Team 1-0 Hey Ruggers! With the ever increasing fan turnout this season, up 50% to 6 people, it seems right that we have something in News­ peak too... just to be a little crazy. The Rugby team opened the season beating last year’s D-3

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champ Tufts 9-0. I personally thought the team was a little wet behind the ears going into the game, since our only opposition previous was a social with the mighty AGD. The game started out slowly, and the outcome was still up in the air until about 10 minutes left when Eddie cleaned a pound of dirt out of his mouth and converted a 30 meter penalty kick, ending the scoring. Actually Ed was responsible for all nine points going 3 for 3 in kicks. Other highlights include Isaiah tackling like he was in the NFL, and the Scrummies with their ever present (yet sometimes slow and a little late) support. Let’s hope the mighty train known only as the W.P.I. Rugby Team keeps rolling this Saturday against Framingham St. I know many a Rugger will be M.I.A. Sunday morn­ ing... because they’ll be in Church, of course

SOMA For those of you who missed the activities fair, the Society of Martial Arts is now in full swing. There are beginner classes, which teach a variety of styles, Tuesday and Thurs­ day at 7:30-9pm in Founders and intermedi­ ate/advanced classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the same time. The intermedi­ ate/advanced classes will be dedicated to one of the six or so styles available. The type of class will depend on the availability of the instructors. A daily reminder is sent out stating the particulars. SO M A also offers testing and intramural tournaments.

Aside from the pain, SO M A also offers exciting events such as pub-shows, socials, seminars, and our annual breakathon.

So if your interested in Martial Arts, need a good stress reliever, or just like to hit

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Society of Women Engineers Hey there S W E members! I hope every­ one is having a good week.’ We had our first A-Term meeting last Thursday. Pretty much we just discussed upcoming thoughts and ideas for this year. If anyone has any ques­ tions about S W E , feel free to email us at swe@wpi. Looking ahead, our next meeting will be held Thursday, October 5th at 7:30pm inSL104. Don’t be shy! Bring a friend and come find out all about S W E !

Women’s Crew Hi everyone!! I just want to welcome every­ one back this year, especially our Seniors Caroline, Di, and Mia-who’s dedication has helped make this team what it is today. Just remember, the older you get, the better you were!! I’d also like to say that this year we have a new coxswain and an A W E S O M E looking novice team that with some work will give us veterans a run for our money!! This fall season we are looking at three races: the Textiles on Oct. 1, the Head of the Conn on Oct. 8, and also the HEAD OF TH E C H A RLES on Oct. 22!!!!!!

Get ready to kick butt, and remember ergs are FUN. Everyone keep up the good work! A big thanks to the Men’s team for the spaghetti din­ ner! Bonding activities rule...by the way, Lisa, why am I holding your foot stretcher?? Jason, do you have a tool? And everyone....GET SO M E S LE E P!! Your dedicated secretary, Nik

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ISC Hey there guys! How is school going for you after one month into the term? Well, don’t study too much, it’s bad for your health.

Instead, you can put some of your time into something interesting, something that will provide you satisfaction for the rest of the year, something that invokes your deepest sentiments and feelings... yes!, you are right! we are talking about attending an ISC meet­ ing!

Ok, ok, we know that the meeting is only in two weeks and you need something to do in the meanwhile....Hence we’ve come up with the perfect escape: The W W W ISC Homepage! It’s awesome..so awesome that Pedro went twenty minutes late to his exam, having been engrossed in it. Poor Pedro, but that’s the sort of commitment that an ISC officer is subjected to. Since you are already wondering HOW to read our page, here is the address: http://www.wpi.edu/~isc The last meeting we had, as was anticipated, rocked! (but Antonio, Sabrina and Eric missed it) Anyway, there is lots of stuff that’s getting done. For example, we have a committee working on getting belter phone rates for inter­ national phone calls. We have discussed keep­ ing a lot of the buildings open over the breaks and weekends. The Special Student Status is being worked on by the W PI administration.

There’s tons and tons more. Looking ahead to next term, you should be looking forward t6 the first ever ISC bowling league and the acclaimed ISC International Dinner. What will we come

things, e-mail soma@wpi.

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WHEN YOU GET A

STUDENT ADVANTAGE CADD.

Hong out with your old friends. Take your laun­ dry home, and eat some real food. Whatever the reason, when you get a Student Advantage Card, you can get away on Amtrak for 15% less. You won’t be crammed into a car with five other people. Or stuck on a bus out in the middle of nowhere. Your discount is good for travel on most Amtrak train service. And with your Student Advantage membership, you’ll get discounts at a variety of businesses across the country. From movie tickets to computers. To get your Student Advantage Card call 1-800-96-ANTRAK. And to make reservations, call your travel agent or Amtrak at 1-8Q0-USA-RAIL. Now stop making excuses.

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AXP Before 1 begin... BOHICA, kicked off the beach again! Last week’s predictions were close, but here are a few things I missed: Spice showed us all (how to power nap that is), Jay 2.5 = funny, Forget twister anyone?, GOBs succeed. Brad the Giant went to sleep and dreamt of large women, Sean “ A” - ok, Joey instituted no P-zone, Ranger Bill came out of the woods, and everyone else had nobody to run with. Oh, if they only knew what we really did. Whatevah..

It’s been a week of recuperation, and our faithful lampshade has managed to roam around our neighborhood again. This caused a special visit from Olivia Newton John - thanks for earin’.

On a better note, rush has been going fair this year. Unfortunately, one event got rained out, but we managed to have a great time with air hockey, b-ball, etc. at the house. THIS W E E K ’S RUSH EVEN TS included going to a RED SOX game, BEACH V-BALL, and on THURS. and SUN. we will hit M IL L B U R Y A N D R IV E R S ID E AM U SEM EN T PA RKS respectively (also the DATING G A M E will be on MON.).

You all should know that homecoming is this coming weekend. On Saturday, there will be tailgating on the quad during the day and a frater­ nal event at night. Usually a good time is had by all. Remind everyone at little luncheons, your bacon is greasy - today is tomorrow somehow (grenade!).

A congratulations goes out to our new Member At Large, Doogie Howser. Side note, chinch bugs, you know, manganese, you know. Sign up for the ICECATS game on OCT. 7th brothers (AN Y FROSH THAT W O ULD LIK ETO C O M E CAN SIGN UP ALSO). v

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is it just me or does everyone have oatmeal rings around their tubs and pasta in their ears? thanks lo ike for a fun, but messy rush event! happy birthday to annabella on the 29th. also a big spirit hug goes to kt for being legal! Karen gets the ugly dog b/c she’s not feeling very well, jess didn't have a bandaid but if we had one big enough i’d throw it over everyone, b/c we’re all not feeling that good lately, thanks to all, it was a great showing at the condom show, hope you didn't just go for free samples, jules! amy g, has nil asked you to.be on the balloon committee for the for­ mal?! a big thank you going out lo Ixa for all their hospitality, thanks for all the food guys! the wings & nachos were great and-ice cream is the best! look around, good job to everyone that partici­ pated in the chalking with phi sig sig. looks great, gel psyched for rush!! i want to remind everyone that if you’re noi wearing letters, go throw some on, it's a letter day. formal meeting tomorrow, thurs ihe green group to the rush info and no ice cream for buff! make sure you go and help support the rho-chis though, homecoming is this week­ end, can't wait to see amy g’s handy work with the golf hole, make sure you make it down to 24 dean

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ATO Rush hard. Sumo wrestling had its feature match of Big Bear Kelley against Lee “ throw me like a stale cheerio from the kitchen” Core. Socha became a little bit more ethnic after trying to get some of Aviv’s relatives to stay in Topdeck.

Think about it. After this past Thursday, second floor has been picked as the new location for Waterworld II. Scheflen would have been proud of Topdeck’s, Bronx like, graffiti setting. Beats, Probs. Goudreau, rub the budha. Cohen I don’t care, don’t talk to her. Ever since this past house meeting, Chad, Justin, and Lang have become powerwalkers. Why is it I always have to find the crazy ones? I know where Maine is. Brilliant.

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AXA “There’sjust too many girls here!” I ’d say that means we must have done something right guys.

Excellent Show! KAGL, KAGL, KA G L! Poor Dingles, unfortunate champion of the Hoover Award. 1wonder if you could have her help clean the rugs for us? And then there was our placid, demure High Tau, who gave new meaning to the word STUD (Sexual Titan Under Disguise). I always suspected as much. BD, or should I say, Assistant Epsilon? Who knew she was a lesbian??

Valiant Effort. Anyway, I think that we all had a blast. Congratulations goes out to Bobby Capone and Josh Single, back to back brothers of the week. Bob. you really did look like a natural, all decked out in that polo shirt, and the Banquet on Sunday wouldn’t have happened without you.

Josh. But hey Acke, let’s try1and prepare a tiny bit more before you give out the award again. Again, thanks to all the gals that we commandeered to work on the house for us. I can’t think of anyone in their right mind that would have volunteered to clean a bathroom for us. Food Dri ve— let’stry and get some breakfast food this time around. I’m getting kind of hungry in the mornings. Rush Lambda Chi Alpha, it’s where you belong! Bills and Loops (who worked really hard helping me write this one up).

F IJI 2 in a row is this a record. What do gove and giorgi have in common? Ranucci, tickled the whiskers one more time before falling down. Hey Armand how is your girl. The results are in. the winner of this years award for King Bottomfisher goes to the rock for pil ing over 1500 lbs on his bed.

Congrats lo Douglas “ K Y " Gove for having the thunder trophy renamed in his honor. Hey Terry, a groupie stopped by and left a box of q-tips for you in brother Derricks room. Nice job a-team football way lo run up the score against a b-team. even titus could score against them.

The following does not necessarily represent the views ofThe Fraternity of Phi Gamma DeltaTo Leghan, Baily and especially Kim we were wrong last week for saying that we missed you actually we are glad you got your fat ass out of here.

OZK Well, another week has passed and yes we still have a column. Thanks to every one who partici­ pated in the Walk for Cancer in Boston this past Sunday and I’m glad everyone had a great time at the RedSox game also, wow, it’s Phi Sig invades Boston week! Sat. was a blast, Jiggle had a great last show, I hope everyone survived. Rush is only into its 2nd week so to all you freshman, come on down! We’ve got some great events planned this week and lunch & dinner are on us! Well, Homecoming is this weekend. ‘Nuf Said! Has anyone gone swimming?!? Well, this is going to be short because as usual I waited until the last minute to write this so we’ll be seeing you next week for our always full of much needed informa­ tion column (well, the last thing I want to be is sarcastic). Have a great week and an even better weekend. RUSH HARD!

IA E Here, for this week’s article is the top ten tilings the brothers at SA E do not want to hear: 10) Buckle, you are engagecfto the Dufort of women.

9) Jamie, in the process of earning the case.

8)Sash, did you get that case from the boiler room? 7)Sully, talking with his mouth full.

6)Basil’s early childhood memories. 5)Faunce, what are you doing on the beach? 4)...you and MOC look like twins! 3)K screaming, as he is beat up by the rats. 2)Gumby whispering, “ Agghhh my aching back." And the number one thing that brothers at SA E do not want to hear.... Glover’s top five lists.

10) Termonator I and II 9) Rockey III 8) The Road Worrer 7) The Squez 6) Flech 5) Dimonds are Forever 4) Christen 3) Platton 2) The Road Woiror, And Fat-rich’s number one movie spelling is...

1) IT Well, we’re looking forward to another good week of... no Nordberg, I can’t say that here... partying. Let’s get ready to Rumble! Want to take Little on again, Sherman? It’s very entertaining for the rest of us. Well, that does it for this week.

We are the Mighty Mighty Pi! See You Next Tuesday...

ex This is for all you suckas in tha house that keep buggin this homeboy... Well anyway, RUSH is going great—keep on coming down guys, you’re all cool. Hey tradition, what’sup? Mudd’stwo.one and no shower? I know he’s big and all but come on... stumpy’s hologram has been spotted re­ cently in the dining room, get to know ‘em. Jesta’s goin for rush god III, I think he’s got it...who can compete with an entire floor, I mean dorm, down for dinner. Nex still too small tho’. What about those fools skipping out the back door last week?

Keeeeley betta have a talk with them. The worst veg in history has been demoted to permanent Tuesday night money man, everyone breathes a sigh of relief as mudd takes on yet another chal­ lenge outside of school, w/o civils where would we be. And for all you expecting a super duper roto rootah’ article every week, you got it (from now on). So shutup. OH, and BTW FUI...WE have the CUP...NOT YOU. Oh, you were think­ ing of last year? W E HAD IT THEN TOO. Peace, and shaved box.

in Ok, maybe I can get this one right. The BBQ with Becker went well. Lots of freshmen, and lots of women! Keep up the psyche, freshmen! Any­ way, we would like to formally put down the rumor that anything except soda, chips and dip was given out at house tours. Hey Sherman, why do you keep your room locked up? Oh yeah, it’s a total mess!

Anyway, W e’d all like to thank Heeaaad for volunteering to do more party jobs at homecom­ ing so that the rest of us can party harder. Sherman, take off that hat! Tye Dye went well... More shirts for us, freshmen! Hey were those brownies... nah, they couldn't have been. Kurt, did you cook them?

So how many waist-bands do we have from Saturday? 5 I believe was the last count. Thanks to Swoop for a great retreat. Let's try and do what we said we would do now. Jerry Lives! But the fish were pushed out of their home. Call the SPC A on Everette. Hey Ev, it’s usually not a good idea to punch glass.

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ZHK More and more... Welcome to the age of prohi­ bition, nothin like a party to cause a little uproar...And now by request....Muffin’s eternal search for Betty, Part II. This week, there was no luck finding Betty and his magic cookies, but “ Soft Lips” Rosse was there to help...Speaking of Soft Lips, he’s our Mickey’s Ice Athlete of the week for making the last two minutes of the first half of last Sunday’s football game last as long as the other 38....

Congrats to Mike and Thompson for the social and party...Speaking of which did someone tell Muffin the party's over and he can stop standing at the door with a baseball bat...

Remember guys, its Rush-whenever you can, CLEAN THE HOUSE...Speaking of rush, hey Aaron how was that soup, uh I mean Lasagna?

Congrats to all the brothers for the hard work they put in this week, but remember its only the begin­ ning and there is a ways left to go...

This week more volleyball and maybe some football...Signing off-Jabba, no longer the gimp (who’s the next player for injured reserve)

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Newest Norton Professor Chrysanthe D. Tcrwilliger, assistant profes­ sor of mechanical engineering, has been ap­ pointed W P I’s Norton Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The three-year professorship, which includes a stipend, was established by Norton Company in 1989 to honor a junior faculty member who has shown distinction and potential to be a leader in his or her field. It provides research support in areas of interest to the professor and to the company and encour­ ages a close relationship between the honoree and Norton’s research staff. Terwilliger suc­ ceeds David C. Zenger, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, who has held the pro­ fessorship since 1992.

Terwilliger’s research and teaching interests focus on structure-property relationships in ce­ ramics and metals. For the past several years she has been studying the effects of nanometer­ sized grains on material and properties. In June 1995. she was awarded $200,372 over four years from the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development (C A REER) Program for the project "Synthesis and Electrical Charac­ terization of Ultrafine-Grained Ceramics.”

President’s IQP Awards Competition

‘The Norton Professorship provides signifi­ cant benefits to WPI, the chair holder, and the company,” says Ronald C. Baird, the Institute’s director of corporate relations and interim vice president for university relations. “The prestige of named chairs enhances the Institute’s ability to recruit highly qualified faculty members and the professorships give sponsoring corporations links with researchers investigating topics of interest and better access to outstanding graduates.”

Chemistry Dept, gets a new name On Sept. 14 the W PI faculty voted to change the name of the Department of Chemistry to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

This new department, headed by James P. Dittami, associate professor of chemistry, incor­ porates all chemistry and biochemistry under­ graduates under one administrative unit. The name change reflects an increased focus in the biochemical area and promises to strengthen and expand W P I’s biochemistry program.

Attention undergraduate students B95 undergraduate course changes will be held in Harrington Auditorium during the following dates: Tuesday, September 26, 9:00ain - 12:00 pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 9:00am - 12:00 pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Students and advisors who feel they have completed outstanding Interactive Qualifying Projects should submit their project for the President’s IQP Awards Competition.

Deadine for submission of applications for the 1995 President’s IQP Awards Competition is October 2, 1995.

Applications are available from Betty Jolie in the Project Center.

MQP Lab Safety Training One of the many responsibilities which any organization has is to assure that all activities are conducted safely and that risks are minimized. To meet these ends, the Office of the Provost and the Campus Safety Committee recommend to each faculty mem­ ber who is advising an M Q P utilizing hazard­ ous chemicals to urge their students to attend a forty-five minute introduction to labora­ tory safety. Dave Messier, Environmental

Final judging is November 29,1995 at 1:45pm in Higgins House.

Health & Safety Officer, will be conducting three sessions before the end of A-term. They will be held: October 3 11:00am GH 227 October 4 1:30pm S L 104 October 5 4:30pm HL218 If you are working on your MQP, and use hazardous chemicals, please choose one of these sessions which fits your schedule. We encour­ age your participation!

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Diary of a Closet Computer Geek by http://www.wpi.edu/~thethe Have you ever kissed your cousin? 1 don’t know if I have (my memory fails me before age six)... but I think 1 know what it would feel like.

I think it would feel a little like technology.

W P I is all about creating the future, brav­ ing that new world. Odd thing is, for all the time we spend pursuing that end, few people ever seem to wonder whether our goal is a good one. Technology seems to be a form of escapism. We pursue Technology because of our inability to accept our mortality and the physical limitations our body possesses.

Many wouldn’t see this as escapism; they would see this unwillingness to let the uni­ verse (or simply evolution) dictate our ac­ tions as the greatest aspect of the human animal. I see their point, but I don’t see their supposed outcome as the eventual one. A sixteen year old who drops out of school may be expressing his independence, demonstrat­ ing his freedom from all the norms society tries to impose, but the soundness of his decision is ultimately proved in the life he leads and the enjoyment he gets out of that life. Similarly, if we as humans are able to permanently escape our imposed limitations, and find some form of happiness/content­ ment/whatever that would have otherwise forever escaped us, fantastic; and I am proved wrong. What I fear, however, is that our pursuit of technology will lead us away.eventually permanently away, from the happi­ ness/contentment/etc. we seek. For all of our recent technological advancements, has the

quality of life (as measured by the individu­ als who live those lives) improved? There are a great number of ideas, fears, theories, and philosophy which stem from this simple train of thought: technology is not necessar­ ily a good thing. I don’t have the space or the energy to relate any more of these ideas here; I mention these ideas because I think they are largely overlooked as we go along busily and blindly charging ahead. The only other per­ son I ’ve heard express ideas similar to mine has a horrible, unnecessary, and ultimately unsuccessful occupation: blowing up local bit players in what truly is a global pursuit.

The media calls him/her/them the “ Unabomber” , he/she/they call(s) themselves “ FC” , or the “ Freedom Club” . I read por­ tions of the FC manifesto this past summer.

The concerns, logic, and beliefs expressed in the material I read are kins of my own. (I do not, however, support or in any way condone the benefitless and unnecessary torture/kill­ ing FC has pursued.) While I do not neces­ sarily believe yielding to F C ’s terrorist de­ mands of manifesto publication was wise, I would recommend the reading of the mate­ rial. The message is a valid one, no matter who the messenger.

After an introduction like that, what am I doing reviewing the latest hardware and software? I’m not entirely sure; perhaps I amjust giving into the dark side, sleeping with the enemy, letting my self-destructive sub-conscious out. Things are rarely black and white... I am sure in the grayness of my actions and thoughts the truth is an amalgam of many things, as it always is.

Tuesday, September 19 Today I reflected on my Windows 95.

I have been using Windows 95 ($89) now for about 3 weeks. 1didn’t buy it at 8:01 am on the morning of August 24th like-some people; I bought it at a fashionable hour in the afternoon, about a week later.

If you’re looking for a stable, well tested, and almost bugless 32 bit Microsoft operating sys­ tem, you should be looking at Windows NT Workstation, not Windows 95. Windows NT can run any Windows 95 program as well as all of its own native NT software. It lacks the new interface of Windows 95, but that’s not neces­ sarily such a large thing to give up (and they say it’s coming to Windows NT sometime in the relatively near future). I would have gone the Windows NT ($350 ish) route were it not for the price.

I have heard many people voice their opin­ ions on the bugginess of Windows 95. I have not seen their dark predictions come to light. Their opinions seem more a defense of their own choice in operating system (not Windows 95) rather than a perfectly impartial evaluation of this operating system. Operating systems bring out all the same fanaticism, blind love/hatred in computer geeks that nationalism and religion can bring out in the rest of humanity. It is a wee bit sick. “ Hello, I ’m an operating system. Iam not insulting your mother; I am not a god. I don’t know the devil. Relax.”

There are a lot of stupid and frustrating things in Windows 95, admittedly. I have struggled for hours to do the simplest of things. I have spent many untolled hours trying to recover the pro­

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ductively functional set-up I had with Windows 3.11. It has been frustrating, but not without reward.

I see Windows 95 as a definite improvement over Windows 3.11. Windows 95 is an unfin­ ished work that I trust Windows programmer’s around the globe will finish; this has already begun. But hey, it’s just an operating system. I would convert to another operating system to­ morrow if I found in it all that I was looking for.

Thursday, September 21 I returned the Iomega Zip Drive ($199) today. The Zip Drive is an inexpensive remov­ able media drive. Each Zip disk (approximately the same size as a 3.5” disk) holds 100 M B and costs $ 15. Iomega boasts 29 ms access time and a transfer rate of up to 20 M B per minute. The Zip Drive comes in two forms: parallel port model and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) model.

If you don’t have a SCSI controller, it wouldn’t be a bad investment ($40-80). The SCSI model would allow your Zip Drive to be instantly connected to and recognized by any computer with a SCSI controller (including many PCs and all Macs). The parallel port model makes more sense forthose who need to shuttle large amounts of data between computers which lack SC SI interfaces (where adding SCSI cards to the ma­ chines just isn’t practical). In theory, the perfor­ mance you get with SCSI and parallel port model should be the same, provided your paral­ lel port is Extended Capabilities Port (EC P) capable, the proper BIO S settings are made configuring the parallel port to ECP, and your Windows/DOS drivers function and are set up correctly. Theory rarely meets reality. I have only tried to use the Zip Drive with DOS 7.0 and Windows 95, so the Zip Drive problems I have encountered may reflect nothing about Zip Drive use with Windows 3.11 and DOS 6.22.

The drivers Iomega has created for the paral­ lel port Zip Drive under Windows 95 are still unsupported, undocumented Beta versions. The Zip Tools that come with the Zip Drive (which would do disk checking, compressing, and en­ cryption) do not run at all under Windows 95.

All evidence (my own tests as well as the dozens of postings in comp.os.ms-windows. win95.misc and comp.os.ms-windows.win95.setup) sug­ gests that the drivers do not yet properly support the E C P parallel port; transfer rates are therefore limited to less than 4.2 MB/minute.

The failure to live up to Iomega’s own perfor­ mance claims is my reason for taking the Zip Drive back to the store. With several other lowpriced removable media drives now entering the market, it seems like a good time not to buy a removable drive.

Saturday, September 23 Syncronys Software’s SoftRAM is hucksterism for hardware. How would you like to double your computer’s memory for only $39? Sounds good, doesn’t it? If only dreaming were enough to make it so. The idea is nice, take the technol­ ogy of disk compression and apply it to memory management. Brilliant. In SoftRAM ’s case, this idea isn’t realized. In my own testing of it, I installed it in a 486DX2-50 with 8 M B and a Pentium-100 with 16 MB. There seemed to be no reduced use of disk-cached virtual memory, no increase in performance for heavy-memory applications, and no increase in the number of applications I could start before Windows choked. The newsgroup postings about SoftRAM were none too kind; none of the ar­ ticles that I read defended SoftRAM from its many detractors. I took it back.

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Thursday, September 14 1:30am - Officer reports white Cavalier drove into chain across West St. 1:52am - Officer reports chain secured, area checkcd, all clear.

2:04pm -Officer to investigate local fire ahum in EM S bunk room (Riley) Electrician called to scene.

2:14pm - Electrician changes smoke detector.

6:51pm - Stoddard A, twisted ankle, E M S and officer respond.

7:10pm - Officer advises student has mild sprain, will check with Health Services in am.

10:11pm - Water heater in Institute Hall, leaking.

Friday, September 15 3:47am - Malfunctioning smoke detector in Founders, i :10pm - Parking violation, truck on Elbridge St. 3:20pm - Student requesting bandage for hand, will be in station later for EM S appraisal.

4:30pm - Student into station for bandage, re 3:20pm.

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4:30pm-7:00pm - Global Opportunities Fair, Alden Hall.

6:00pm - SGA open meeting, special guest: President Parrish, Lower Wedge. • 7:15pm - Field Hockey vs Tufts, Alumni Field.

7:30pm - Film: "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle" Clarke University Cinema 320.

Wednesday, September 27 9:00am-12:00pin, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Course changes, Harrington.

7:30pm-Concert: "String Trio of New York" Assumption College, Salon -La Maison Francaise.

Saturday, September 16 12:08am - Report of disorderly persons in front of Boynton St. fraternity.

7:07am - Plant services call-in to turn down the A/C in Perreault Hall.

9:06am - Intrusion alarm, Library, front doors.

9:08am - Clear library, opening for the day, report of doors not completely shut upon arrival.

11:30am - Report of stray dogs near Boynton hill harrassing pedestrians.

12:46pm - Lockout at Founders.

1:21pm - Ellsworth ankle injury, E M S and officer respond.

2:20pm - Complaint from a neighbor, loud music from the quad area.

4:28pm - Student calls complaining of smoke coming from Morgan ventilator.

9:30pm - Stubbed toe in Daniels laundry, officer and EM S responds.

Thursday, September 28 7:00am until Liftoff - Launch Celebration for Columbia, Al Sacco and USML-2, Alden Hall.

11:30am and 2:30pm - Film: "Say Anything" Worcester State College, Student Center.

7:30pm - Film: "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle" Clarke University Cinema 320.

Friday, September 29 7:00pm - Men's Soccer vs W N EC , Alumni Field 7:30pm - Lecture: James Burke, the host of "Connections", Alden Hall.

Sunday, September 17 1:3 lam - Check on welfare, SNaP reports subject lying on baseball field, officer responds.

1:33am - Officer reports subject on ball field ok.

1:50am - Medical response to Stoddard wrist injury. Officer and E M S respond.

2:15am - Report of student with arm laceration in front of Founders.

2:18am - Transport of student from Founders to Memorial Hospital with EMS. 2:33pm - RA in Morgan called to report a fire alarm had gone off in one of the resident’s rooms.

4:23pm - Professor needed transportation home to get keys to her car.

4:27pm - Professor found her keys.

11:07pm - Suspicious person observed in Dean St area, description conveyed to patrols.

M onday, September 18 12:47am - Report of 2 intoxicated subjects on Boynton St, possibly damaging vehicles.

12:51 am -Report of persons in Fuller Apartments courtyard making excessive noise, officer responds.

12:58am - Officer clears Boynton St., subjects not located. Broken bottles found in road, but no vehicles damaged.

9:33am - Suspicious vehicle at Dean and Salisbury, officer responds.

9:35am - Medical at football field, male student with shoulder injury, to Health Services.

10:18am - Jump stan student’s vehicle at Institute, officer responds.

7:13pm - Noise complaint, of loud fraternity, officer responds.

9:47pm - Sprained ankle at Stoddard, EM S and officer respond.

Tuesday, September 19 12:47am - Medical response, abdominal pain, student in Stoddard. EM S and officer respond.

1:08am - Transport of student with abdominal pain to Memorial Hospital.

3:15pm - Medical, W PI student transported from Alumni Gym to 33 Oak Ave. for x-rays.

3:40pm - Dispatch informed of a possible fight in front of Fuller Labs, Salisbury St. side.

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Saturday, September 30 HOM ECOM ING 9:30am - 18th Annual Frank Sannella Road Race, Alumni Field.

10:00am - 4:00pm - Writers' Workshop, Worcester Art Museum.

1l:0()am - 2:00pm - Quad Festival: Kid's Stuff, Miniature Golf, W PI Entertainment, Tailgate Party, rain location: Harrington Auditorium.

1:30pm - Football vs RPI, Alumni Field.

4:30pm - Rope Pull, Institute Park.

6:00pm - Women's Soccer vs M IT, Alumni Field.

7:00pm - Film "Don Juan DelMarco", Holy Cross, Kimball Theater, $1.50 w/ ID. 7:30pm - Film: "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle" Clarke University Cinema 320.

Sunday, October 1 12:00pm -4:00pm Third Annual John Woodman Higgins Arms and Armor Day, Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave. Free w/ admission 6:30pm and 9:30pm - Film: "Outbreak" Perreault Hall, $2.

4:57pm - Caller informs dispatcher of loud music coming from the comer of Boynton and Institute.

Wednesday, September 20 3:50am - Quad blocked for job fair parking.

8:00am - Student from Worcester State brought in found wallet, wallet sent to Worcester State P.D. 10:59am -Check on welfare, part time from Olsten, working with CDC Forkey Conf Room, make sure she arrived on campus.

12:30pm - Parking consideration for Institute, Worcester was called and permission given to park on both sides.

4:10pm - Malicious mischief, students riding bikes down Boynton Hill.

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